Little Women (Collector's Edition)

Buy This Item Little Women (Collector's Edition) by Sony Pictures  Available from Amazon  $7.99  on 9-20-2008     The flaws are easily forgiven in this beautiful version of Louisa May Alcott's novel. A stirring look at life in New England during the Civil War, <I>Little Women</I> is a triumph for all involved. We follow one family as they split into the world, ending up with the most independent, the outspoken Jo (Winona Ryder). This time around, the dramatics and conclusions fall into place a little too well, instead of finding life's little accidents along the way. Everyone now looks a bit too cute and oh, so nice. As the matron, Marmee, Susan Sarandon kicks the film into a modern tone, creating a movie alive with a great feminine sprit. Kirsten Dunst (<I>Interview with the Vampire</I>) has another showy role. The young ensemble cast cannot be faulted, with Ryder beginning the movie in a role akin to light comedy and crescendoing to a triumphant end worthy of an Oscar. <I>--Doug Thomas</I> Reader Reviews Okay, it's a bit schmaltzy, and steeped in our modern views--some of which Alcott shared, but couldn't print--but it's a reasonable interpretation of the book. I thought the casting was very good, and Susan Sarandon did a particularly fine job as Marmee. The most outstanding part of this production is that it succeeds in making John Brooke interesting, Professor Bhaer sexy, and the Professor and Jo's romance believable. Much as I enjoy the book, I think Alcott failed on those last points.

Little Women (Collector's Edition) Available from Amazon Price: $7.99 Updated on 9-20-2008.

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